Landcape contractors can find many uses for hydroseeding machines from landscaping to controlling soil erosion, from forest or turf grass reseeding to reclamation of disturbed land. LCN compares different hydroseeding companies to suit your needs. Pay attention to the special features of each model.

Finn Corp.

Model No.: T330 HydroSeeder featured
Engine: 115HP Turbo Diesel John Deere 4045T Tier II
Tank Capacity: 3,300-gallon capacity
Nozzles: 6 nozzles standard (2 narrow fan, 2 wide fan, 2 long distance)
Pump: Centrifugal 5?EUR??,,????'?????< Special Features: Twin mechanical paddle agitation; liquid recirculation; reversible, variable speed hydraulic agitator drive; independent pump/agitator operation; hefty hydraulic system.
Warranty: 12 months from date of purchase, or 1,200 hours of use
Cost: $55,000+

TGMI, Inc.

Model No.: Aqua Mulcher 800
Engine: 22HP Robin
Tank capacity: 800-gallon working capacity
Nozzles: 2 Nozzles, 1 Long Distance, 1 Fan Nozzle
Pump: 2?EUR??,,????'?????< Special Features: Spraying tower, 100?EUR??,,????'?????< Warranty: 1 year machine, 2 years engine
Cost: $14,750 skid mounted, $17,750 trailer mounted

Kincaid Equipment Manufacturing

Model No.: 1200 Pro Series
Engine: 85 HP Kubota Diesel
Tank Capacity: 1,200 Gallons
Nozzles: 3 Fan Nozzles 1 Distance Nozzle
Pump: 200 Gallon Per Minute Vortex Centrifugal Pump
Special Features: One of the highest HP and largest pumps in the industry.
Warranty: 1 year engine, 1 year machine
Cost: $34,000 to $36,000

Turbo Technologies

 

Model No.: HS-500XPW
Engine: 18 H. P. Kohler Command engine
Tank Capacity: 500 gallons
Nozzles: 5 nozzles (wide hydroseeding nozzle, 50-degree nozzle, 15- degree nozzle, straight distance nozzle and trim nozzle).
Pump: 63 P.S.I. centrifugal pump
Special Features: Mixing is very fast with 2, 2?EUR??,,????'?????< Warranty: 1 year parts and labor and 2 years on the engine
Cost: $ 6,895

Easy Lawn Inc.

Model No.: C330
Engine: 170HP 6 cylinder John Deere
Tank Capacity: 3,000 gallons ?EUR??,,????'?????< Nozzles: Turret gun with 2 large fan 2 straight nozzles ?EUR??,,????'?????< Pump: 5???3 Centrifugal C330 ?EUR??,,????'?????< Special Features: Stainless steel tank and SS mulch grinder, all hydraulic controls, 160-degree swivel hose reel with four lockable positions, digital control panel ?EUR??,,????'?????< Warranty: Two years parts and labor ?EUR??,,????'?????< Cost: $50,995

Reinco, Inc.

Model No.: Hydrograsser HG30GX
Engine: John Deere 4045TF
Tank Capacity: 3,500 gallons
Nozzles: 2?EUR??,,????'?????< Pump: 6 by 4 by 12 / 1.25?EUR??,,????'?????< Special Features: Direct drive for operational simplicity and high field availability;
secondary mechanical agitation system (primary hydrojet) grinds mulch; and applies four paired blender blades to mixing the slurry without belts, chains or discrete hydraulics.
Warranty: Machine 1 year / engine 2 years
Cost: $53,300 base unit

Reddick Equipment Company Inc.

Model No: RHS-500-VBT
Engine: 16HP Vanguard Briggs and Stratton
Tank capacity: 500 Gallons
Nozzles: 65300 (65 degree #300), 65400 (65 degree #400), 0400 (zero degree #400)
Pump: Banjo 333PI16
Special Features: Square tubular frame, bale loading platform, large bale tray, running lights, convenient manifold fittings, dual bale jets, drain/cleanout valve, range 85 ft.
Warranty: 1 year on parts, pump, engine and manufacured parts. 3 years on tank.
Cost: List $ 9,188

Hydro Terra

Model No.: H1000D
Engine: 35hp diesel
Tank Capacity: 1,000 gallons
Nozzles: 2?EUR??,,????'?????< Pump: Cast iron commercial 4?EUR??,,????'?????< Special Features: Hydro Terra agitation with its unique design of internal volume mixing, allows for continuous spraying and agitation.
Warranty: Engine 3 years, all other components 1 year
Cost: $14,500

Bowie Industries

Model No.: 1100
Engine: 50HP Caterpillar
Tank Capacity: 1,134 gallons
Nozzles: 4 Various spray patterns
Pump: Deming 3???2 Centrifugal
Special features: Shredder box and 2 mechanical agitation shafts.
Warranty: 2 years engine, 1 year machine
Cost: $33,850

Hydrograss Technologies

Model No.: Apex Extreme A485
Engine: 200HP Dietz Motor
Tank Capacity: 4,850 gallons
Nozzles: Discharge 320 foot
Pump: 4?EUR??,,????'?????< Special Features: Truck Kenworth 800,000 GVW, motor Cummins 575HP, 14 Wheeler, all locking rear wheels.
Warranty: 4 years parts, 2 years engine.
Cost: $110,00

MS Sprayer

Model No.: HSR500
Engine: Honda gas engine, 11HP, manual or electric start, oil alert protection
Tank capacity: Polyethylene tank, 1915 L ?EUR??,,????'?????< Nozzles: 2 interchangeable nozzles of 10 to 20?EUR??,,????'?????< Pump: 3?EUR??,,????'?????< Special Features: Manual hose reel including 150?EUR??,,????'?????< Warranty: 1 year engine, 1 year machine
Cost: $6,300

TurfMaker

Model No.: TurfMaker 550
Engine: 13HP Honda up to 16HP Vanguard
Tank Capacity: 550 gallons
Nozzles: 3 ?EUR??,,????'?????< Pump: Long life positive displacement pump
Special Features: Clear water flush system long life pump.
Warranty: 1 year parts and labor and 2 years on the engine
Cost: Starting at $8,860

Power Points

1959: Year hydroseeding machines were developed. These machines were designed for hydroseeding, fertilizing, liming and topsoiling of soil areas. Source: Rittenhouse

1200 to 2500: Pounds per acre, a typical range for applying seed using hydroseeding equipment. Source:www.progardenbiz.com